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Possible Causes

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Possible Causes 
(K902) O2 RETURN UPSTREAM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K904) O2 RETURN DOWNSTREAM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K902) O2 RETURN UPSTREAM CIRCUIT OPEN
(K904) O2 RETURN DOWNSTREAM CIRCUIT OPEN
EXHAUST LEAK
ENGINE MECHANICAL CONDITION
AGING O2 SENSOR
CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.  See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .